CBP: Cocaine Smuggled in Baking Ingredients at JFK

A woman faces drug smuggling charges after she brought more than $200,000 of cocaine disguised as baking ingredients into Kennedy Airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

On Nov. 21, K-9 Elza alerted her handler to a suspicious bag belonging to Tricia Ann D’Aguiar, of the United States, CBP announced Wednesday. D’Aguiar had just arrived at JFK from Georgetown, Guyana, officials said.

Officers found three bags of milk powder and three bags of custard powder in her luggage, CBP said. The packages emitted a strong chemical odor and tested positive for cocaine, officials said.

D’Aguiar attempted to smuggle a total of 13 lbs. of cocaine with a street value of $230,000, said CBP. She was arrested and faces federal narcotics smuggling charges, officials said.

“Cocaine is a dangerous narcotic, and CBP does its part in keeping these drugs off the streets.” said Robert E. Perez, Director of CBP’s New York Field Operations. “Our Officers are determined to protect the American people from these illicit substances.”

Photos: CBP

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